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There is a popular song dedicated specifically to the flag of Estonia: "The Estonian Flag" (Estonian: Eesti lipp). The author of its lyrics, Martin Lipp, had an eponymous last name, and his poem was set to music in 1922 by composer Enn Võrk. [9]
Flag of Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic: Red flag with a golden hammer and sickle in the top-left corner and "ENSV" (Eesti Nõukogude Sotsialistlik Vabariik) written above the hammer and sickle. 1918–1919 (50 days) Flag of the Estonian Workers' Commune: A red flag with a golden canton. Inside the canton, the texts meaning "Estonian Workers ...
Starting on 1 January 2006, the use of the Estonian flag is regulated by the Estonian Flag Act, which was passed on 23 March 2005 and the good practices that have been historically developed. Everyone has the right to display and use the Estonian flag as long as it is in accordance with the act and follows honored traditions.
Frugården runestone in Sweden from 11th century mentions Estlatum "Estonian lands". The name of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti ⓘ) has a long and complex history. It has been connected to Aesti, first mentioned by Tacitus around AD 98. The name's modern geographical meaning comes from Eistland, Estia and Hestia in the medieval Scandinavian sources.
The extent of Estonian territory in early medieval times is disputed but the nature of their religion is not. They were known to the Scandinavians as experts in wind-magic, as were the Sámi (known at the time as Finns) in the North. [11] The name Estonia was first mentioned by Cassiodorus in his book V. Letters 1–2 dating from the 6th ...
The three lions on the national symbol of Estonia originate from the arms of King Valdemar II of Denmark who conquered northern Estonia in 1219. [1] [2] The lions became part of the greater coat of arms of Tallinn (Reval), the centre of Danish government in Estonia, and the fiefdoms (German: Ritterschaften) of Harria and Viru.
Orders, decorations, and medals of Estonia (7 C, 14 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Estonia" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
A flag is a distinctive piece of fabric used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. While the origin of flags is unknown, flag-like symbols have been described as far back as 11th century BC China and have been used by other ancient civilisations such as Egypt and Rome.